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Statues of Day and Night in Chicago Union Station

Frame the Works

Public Works, that is. Photographs and Research Documenting our Industrial Heritage. Includes Field Notes with Archival Quality Photographs and Cartographic Studies.

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  • Lake Street Bridge. A Road, Rail, and Pedestrian Bridge in Chicago’s Infrastructure History. A Photographic Collection. Part One: Superstructure, Bridge Tender’s Houses, and Substructures.

    Divi Logan presents a detailed overview of the Lake Street Bridge, highlighting its structure, design, and operational components. The bridge, built in 1916, features a divided Warren Truss style and includes essential elements like superstructures, tender houses, and lateral bracing. It serves as a vital connection for urban transit and public safety.

    Divi Logan

    2026-03-31
    bascule bridges, Chicago’s Bridges, Industrial heritage, Railfanning Photography, Thank You for Visiting
    abutment, bascule bridge, bascule bridge rehabilitation, bridge bumper, bridge construction, bridge control house, bridge crews, bridge inspector techniques, Bridge Tender, bridge tender’s houses, Chicago infrastructure, commuter rail, Lake Street Bridge, NO WAKE signs near bridges, railroad bridges in Chicago, Riverwalk in Chicago, subdivided Warren truss, substructure, superstructure, through-truss bridges, Wacker Drive in Chicago, Warren truss, wing wall
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